Ovechkin missed last night's contest with the Flyers, but could play tonight against the Panthers. The Capitals cruised to a 7-0 whopping against Philadelphia last night, so they probably won't rush their star back if he is not 100% tonight. Expect an update later in the day.
Ovechkin has 10 goals and five assists in 12 games, so the Caps will be in tough without him on Friday. Eric Fehr will shift to the first line in Ovi's absence.
The Capitals are calling Ovechkin day-to-day. Washington doesn't play until Friday, so there is a good chance Ovechkin could be in the lineup. Monitor his status after Friday's morning skate.
Hagelin has sat out the start of the season after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. With all the injuries that the Rangers are dealing with right now, getting the speedy Hagelin back will help. The 25-year-old scored 10 goals and added 14 assists (24 points) in 48 games last season. There is no word on who Hagelin will play with yet.
Hagelin continues to skate with the Rangers after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. He is eligible to return to the lineup tomorrow vs. the Islanders. Monitor the speedy winger's status tomorrow.
Hagelin has missed every game this season after offseason shoulder surgery. His return would help an injury depleted Rangers lineup. He is a speedy-winger who was very streaky last season but finished with 10 goals and 14 assists (24 points) in 48 games.
Fucale was picked 36th overall at the NHL draft in June from the Memorial Cup champion Halifax Mooseheads, where he is expect to return after participating in the Canadiens training camp. The 18-year-old from Rosemere, Que., went 45-5-3 with the powerhouse Mooseheads last season and went 16-1 in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs.
With Martin Erat out Wilson will make his NHL debut in a huge Game 5 between the Capitals and Rangers. He had 23 goals and 35 assists in 48 games with the Plymouth Whalers. He also had 17 points in 12 playoff games.
Wilson had 23 goals and 35 assists in 48 games with the Plymouth Whalers. He also had 17 points in 12 playoff games.
Eller was removed from the ice on a stretcher during the second period of Game 1 of the Canadiens' Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series against the Ottawa Senators after he was hit by Ottawa's Eric Gryba. The team announced Thursday that Eller had been hospitalized after sustaining a concussion, facial fractures, loss of consciousness and had teeth knocked out after the hit and falling face-first to the ice.
It looks like Oshie will return to the Blues lineup tonight. He missed the last 15 games of the regular season with a foot injury. He had 20 points in 30 games this season. The Blues will need him to get on the scoresheet if they want to beat LA.
A good sign as it doesn't appear Backstrom will miss any time.
Looks like our update this morning was on track. This essentially ends Oshie's season from a fantasy viewpoint.
Bad news on the injury front, time to drop him if you haven't already.
Oshie will miss his fifth straight game tomorrow. He could be available for Thursday's meeting with the Wild.
Oshie will miss his second consecutive game with a lower-body injury.
Oshie is out with a lower-body injury. He has seven goals and 13 assists in 30 games this season.
Oshie will not play tomorrow because of a lower-body injury. He has until Thursday to get healthy for the Blues contest with the Blackhawks.
Oshie has played in just four games since returning from a rib injury. He is questionable for Monday. Monitor his status prior to Monday's game with the WIld.
Oshie has missed the Blues last three games with a rib injury. They traded away Matt D'Agostini to make room for Oshie to return. He has five goals and 12 assists in 26 games.
